Google Job: Vacancy forCommunications and PublicAffairs Associate

This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria or
Ghana.
As
our
Communications
and Public Affairs Associate, you should
ideally come from a PR background. The
ability to communicate about Google and
an interest in the local and international
West African media are essential for this
role. You will need to be able to work to
tight deadlines and have the
organisational skills to manage numerous
projects at once. These projects will
involve activities from preparing
presentations and written materials that
communicate key messages, to cultivating
relationships with media outlets and
coordinating with colleagues across the
globe.
Responsibilities:
Handle media inquiries from across the
West African region (Nigeria, Ghana and
Senegal) as well as monitor media
activities and manage our local PR
agencies.
Organise press briefings, media sessions,
and events.
Brief Google spokespeople about issues at
hand and work closely with internal cross-
functional teams
Contact the media with ideas and be
comfortable pitching stories.
Produce briefing documents.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree preferred with a strong
academic record.
Professional experience in PR and/or
journalism experience with a good
knowledge of local media and challenges
therein; experience in a fast-paced
business or non-profit environment also
valuable.
Demonstrated ability to work calmly and
maintain good judgment in high-stress
environments.
Expert communication skills– verbal and
written.
Fluent in English and proficient in French,
both verbal and written
Ability to think, plan, and execute
resourcefully.
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